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IIT Wisconsin Michigan Tech Marquette University Rose-Hulman Purdue DePaul UIC Augustana ISU Bradley Loyola| Lake Forest College | Milwaukee School of Engineering | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lake Forest College | MSOE | ||
| Location | Lake Forest, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,753 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #267 | #243 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lakeforest.edu | msoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lake Forest College | MSOE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $44,601 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $44,601 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,898 | $12,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,839 | $25,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,907 | $31,850 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lake Forest College | MSOE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,665 | 5,478 | ||
| Admitted | 2,786 | 3,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.7% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1153/1340 | 1160/1405 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lake Forest College | MSOE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lake Forest College | MSOE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $68,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lake Forest College | MSOE | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Lake Forest College | MSOE | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Lake Forest College | MSOE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milwaukee School of Engineering is larger than than Lake Forest College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 1,753 students)
Lake Forest College vs. MSOE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lake Forest College or MSOE?
- Lake Forest College is 16.6% more expensive to attend than MSOE for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Lake Forest College than Milwaukee School of Engineering ($52,000.00 vs. $44,601.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milwaukee School of Engineering than Lake Forest College ($25,661 vs. $27,839)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Forest College are 5% lower than costs at Milwaukee School of Engineering ($11,898 vs. $12,494)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lake Forest College as Milwaukee School of Engineering (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lake Forest College students is 19% larger than aid received Milwaukee School of Engineering ($37,907 vs. $31,850)
Lake Forest College vs. MSOE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lake Forest College or MSOE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSOE or Lake Forest College .
- Accepted freshman MSOE students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Lake Forest College (3.62)
- MSOE has a higher acceptance rate (63.5%) than Lake Forest College (59.7%)
Lake Forest College vs. MSOE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lake Forest College or MSOE? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between MSOE and Lake Forest College.
- The graduation rate at Lake Forest College is higher than Milwaukee School of Engineering (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Milwaukee School of Engineering earn on average $15,100 more per year than Lake Forest College graduates after ten years. ($68,900 vs. $53,800)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Lake Forest College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and Lake Forest College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More MSOE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lake Forest College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/